Simplified Chinese to English Certified Translation

Native Chinese-Speaking Translators. 100% USCIS Acceptance Guaranteed.

If you are submitting Chinese-language documents to USCIS, a U.S. consulate, or an immigration attorney, the translation attached to your petition has to meet a specific standard: a complete, word-for-word rendering of the original, paired with a signed statement certifying its accuracy. USCIS Translations provides certified Simplified Chinese to English translation built for exactly this purpose, backed by a 100% USCIS acceptance guarantee and standard 24–48 hour turnaround.

We work with applicants from Mainland China as well as Simplified-Chinese-using communities in Singapore and Malaysia, and we know the documents that come up again and again in immigration filings — birth certificates, Hukou (household registration) booklets, and marriage certificates — including where a rushed or inexperienced translation tends to create problems.

✓ 100% USCIS Acceptance✓ 24–48hr Delivery✓ $18/page✓ Native Translators
Analysis of File by our Team

Why Choose USCIS Translations for Chinese Translation

Every Chinese translator on our team is a native or native-level speaker with hands-on experience translating for immigration filings, including documents like the Hukou that do not have a direct Western equivalent and require careful, consistent handling.

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Each translation ships with a signed certificate of accuracy that satisfies 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3), the regulation USCIS cites when it requires foreign-language documents to be translated in full. If a submission is ever rejected due to how it was translated, we correct it at no charge.

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Native Translators
Every translator is a native or native-level Chinese speaker with immigration document expertise.
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Hukou Expertise
We specialize in Hukou booklets and other Chinese-specific documents that require careful, consistent handling.
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USCIS-Compliant Certification
Signed certificate of accuracy per 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3) included on every order.
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Free Corrections Guarantee
If USCIS rejects your translation for a translation error, we correct and reissue at no charge.

Our Certified Simplified Chinese Translation Process

Four straightforward steps from document upload to certified PDF delivery.

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Upload Your Document
Upload a clear photo or scan of your Chinese document through our secure portal.
02
Translator Assignment
We assign a translator experienced with that specific document type — civil, academic, or legal.
03
Accuracy Review
A second linguist reviews the draft for accuracy, formatting, and completeness against the source.
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Certified PDF Delivered
You receive a certified PDF (with a printed, signed copy available on request) ready to attach to your filing.

Certified vs. Notarized Chinese Translation

USCIS does not require notarization — it requires a certification statement from the translator or translation company attesting to their competence in both languages and the accuracy of the translation. That statement is included by default on every order. If a court, school, or employer separately asks for notarization on top of certification, we offer that as a $9 add-on at checkout.

✓ CERTIFIED (REQUIRED BY USCIS)

Signed statement from the translator attesting to competency and accuracy. Included on every order by default.

+ NOTARIZED (ADD-ON AVAILABLE)

Notary public verifies the translator’s identity and signature. Required by some courts, schools, or foreign consulates — add on at checkout for $9.

Turnaround Time & Pricing

Standard certified Simplified Chinese translations are delivered within 24–48 hours, starting at $18 per page. Expedited service is available at $28 per page for 12–24 hour delivery. Exact per-page pricing is confirmed before you pay, so there is no guessing before your deadline.

$18
per page
Standard
24–48 hour delivery
$28
per page
Expedited
12–24 hour delivery
+$9
add-on
Notarization
Required by some courts & consulates
+$12
add-on
Physical Copy
Printed & signed, shipped to you

Simplified vs. Traditional Chinese & Regions We Support

Simplified Chinese characters are the standard writing system in Mainland China, and are also widely used in Singapore and Malaysia. Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau generally use Traditional Chinese characters instead — if your document was issued in one of those places, let us know so it is routed to a translator working in the correct character set.

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Mainland China
Birth certificates, Hukous, marriage & divorce certificates, diplomas, passports
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Singapore
Official civil records issued in Singapore using Simplified Chinese characters
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Malaysia
Malaysian civil documents issued in Simplified Chinese characters

Who We Serve

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Immigration Applicants
Individuals filing family- or employment-based immigration petitions who need certified Chinese document translations.
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Immigration Attorneys
Legal professionals assembling case files who need reliable, USCIS-compliant Chinese translations.
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RFE Respondents
Applicants responding to a USCIS Request for Evidence (RFE) on a translation — we provide corrected, certified translations fast.

What Our Clients Say

★★★★★

“Fast, accurate, and accepted by USCIS without any issues. The Chinese birth certificate and Hukou translations were exactly what I needed for my green card application.”

Wei L.
Birth certificate & Hukou translation, I-485 filing
★★★★★

“Professional service from start to finish. My Chinese marriage certificate was translated perfectly and accepted on the first submission. Very reliable.”

Ming C.
Marriage certificate translation, spousal petition

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about certified Simplified Chinese translation for USCIS and immigration filings.

A certified Simplified Chinese translation is a complete, accurate rendering of your document into English, accompanied by a signed statement from the translator or translation company attesting to their competency and the accuracy of the work — this signed statement is what makes it “certified.”
Yes. USCIS requires that any document in a foreign language be submitted with a full English translation and the translator’s certification of accuracy, per 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). Every order we prepare for USCIS use meets this standard.
No. Certification is a signed statement from the translator about accuracy and competence; notarization adds a notary public’s seal verifying the translator’s identity and signature. USCIS asks only for certification, not notarization.
For USCIS filings, certified is enough — notarization is not required. Some courts, universities, or foreign consulates do ask for notarization in addition to certification, so check your specific instructions before you order.
Standard certified Simplified Chinese translations are delivered within 24–48 hours of your document being submitted correctly and completely.
Yes, expedited service is available for 12–24 hour delivery on most documents — select it when you place your order.
Standard pricing starts at $18 per page, with expedited 12–24 hour delivery at $28 per page; notarization is a $9 add-on and printed physical delivery is $12. Your exact total is confirmed before you pay.
Pages are counted by the source document’s page count, not by word count or by the length of the English translation.
A Hukou is a Chinese household registration booklet that records a family’s members, relationships, and vital events, issued and maintained by local public security authorities. USCIS filings often ask for a Hukou translation because it documents family relationships in a way a single birth certificate does not.
Yes — many immigration filings ask for both. A Hukou documents the household as a whole, while a birth certificate is a standalone civil record for one individual; we translate them together or separately as your filing requires.
We translate Chinese civil records (birth certificates, Hukou booklets, marriage and divorce certificates), identity documents (passports, national ID cards), academic documents (diplomas, transcripts), legal documents (police clearance certificates, court judgments), and immigration-specific paperwork.
Yes — Chinese marriage certificate translation is commonly needed for spousal petitions and family-based green card applications. See our Marriage Certificate Translation page for specifics.
Yes — we regularly translate Chinese diplomas and transcripts for immigration, employment verification, and university credential evaluation. See our Diploma & Transcript Translation page.
Yes. Every Chinese translator on our team is a native or native-level speaker with direct experience translating official and immigration-related documents.
No. Simplified Chinese is the standardized character set used in Mainland China, Singapore, and Malaysia. Traditional Chinese, used in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau, uses different (generally more complex) character forms for many words. This page covers Simplified Chinese; let us know if your document is in Traditional Chinese so it is routed correctly.
Yes, we regularly translate Simplified Chinese documents issued in Singapore and Malaysia in addition to Mainland China.
Yes, we translate Chinese contracts, powers of attorney, court judgments, and other legal documents, working from the original formal-register language these documents are typically issued in.
Yes. We regularly translate supporting documents attached to USCIS petitions and Requests for Evidence, including civil records submitted alongside forms like I-130, I-485, and I-751.
If USCIS or another accepting agency rejects your translation specifically because of a translation error, formatting issue, or missing certification statement, we correct and reissue it at no additional charge.
Upload a clear photo or scanned copy of your Chinese document through our online portal, tell us where the translation is being submitted, and select standard or expedited delivery.
Yes. Your documents and personal information are handled under confidentiality agreements with our translators and are not shared beyond what is needed to complete your order.
Shweta Choubey
Translation Services Coordinator

Shweta coordinates certified translation services at USCIS Translations, specializing in Chinese, Spanish, and Asian-language document translation for immigration filings. She ensures every translation meets USCIS standards and is delivered on time.

Last updated: August 2026 • LinkedIn Profile

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